

Add a flavour of France to your sketchbook!
Fabulous workshops, holidays and online courses
ANNETTE MORRIS
Workshops and holidays with British artist Annette who is bilingual and resident in France
ONLINE COURSES
Video tutorials and virtual sketchwalks are available everywhere - and accessible at any time!
HIGHLIGHTS
BÉZIERS
Sketch & explore one of the oldest cities in France! Fabulous architecture, riverside & canalside views, magnificent architecture, café culture and wonderful food! 25-26 April 2025
MEDIEVEL CARCASSONNE
This incredible city and UNESCO heritage site is a superb backdrop and location for a great weekend of travel sketching! Based in the heart of La Cité this weekend is ideal for beginners as well as more experienced sketchers. 16-17 May 2026
PARIS!
What better way to sketch France than from within the city of light!? An action-packed weekend of sightseeing and creativity, exploring this wonderful city and making memories that will last a lifetime! 29 May - 1 June 2026
SKETCHING SÈTE - VENICE OF LANGUEDOC
Stunning Sète is located not far from Montpellier and Béziers on the Mediterranean coast lined with sandy beaches and the historic city centre has an abundance of winding streets, markets, shops and restaurants. 5-7 June 2026
A WEEK IN PROVENCE
A glorious few days based in Avignon exploring the ancient City of Popes and surrounding area, also taking in a trip to sketch the lavender fields in bloom. 21-26 June 2026
COLOURS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
The Vermillion coast is the perfect location for all lovers of art, colour & culture. And if you like tapas, you're in for a treat! 10-14 June 2026
FRENCH VILLAGE SKETCHBOOK
Join me to sketch life in France as it happens in and around a charming wine-making village at the time of the grape harvest. Soak up the atmosphere and fill your sketchbook with images of local views, people, food, old cobbled streets, buildings and markets. 20-22 August 2026
MAGNIFICENT MONTPELLIER!
Sketch in one of France’s most sought after destinations! Montpellier offers an incredible amount of sketch subjects – from majestic buildings and classic French architecture to luscious green parks and street cafés. It's a city with a wonderful energy! 9-11 October 2026
GOOD NEWS!
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COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Thank you very much for the class on Tuesday. We were very impressed with the amount of things we were able to learn from you in such a short time.
Margaret S. - February 2019
I spent a wonderful day in Montpellier at one of Annette’s beginner workshops. I’m amazed at how much I learned in just a few hours. Annette is a great teacher and really made me feel comfortable – I have gone from thinking “I just can’t draw”, to “I CAN, and it’s fun!”. Annette gave so many useful little tips along the way, which made all the difference to my feeling capable and wanting to continue sketching. Added bonus: I now have a lovely souvenir of the beautiful Montpellier architecture!
Caroline R. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - March 2020
I recently took part in a Sketching morning with Annette and 3 other ladies. I am a beginner which didn’t matter amongst the more experienced. Advice and tips were given throughout the session which was very relaxing and fun. I’d recommend this to everyone. thank you Annette I’ll see you in Puisserguier.
Robert H. - August 2023
Great sketching workshop in Capestang – learned some interesting techniques for future projects. Thank you, Annette! 😃
Patricia - October 2021
Still buzzing nearly a week after Springtime in Paris with Annette. Excelled all my expectations and if you want Paris to get into your soul, and not just be a tourist, this is the way to do it! It’s exciting, exhilarating and enlightening and I recommend a good pair of comfy shoes along with a good quality sketchbook. Annette is not just an accomplished artist, she is an encouraging teacher who also happens to be the best tour guide, bus planner, café connoisseur, reserver of restaurants and much much more! You will never look at Paris in the same way and as a bonus you will meet a special band of brothers. You’ll come home with an extraordinary sketchbook souvenir.
Gillian A. - May 2023
I’ve been meaning to say thank you; I don’t think I would have had the courage to make this painting (Keifer’s Dream) if we’d not done our splashing session together.
Libby Page Artist - October 2018
I spent the weekend sketching with Annette and a lovely group of women. I’m an absolute beginner and Annette was so helpful, a great teacher and a very talented artist who has inspired me to sketch and water colour and its now my new favourite thing to do. ☺️
Wendy G. - April 2023
Annette is a wonderful teacher and has a great style. She is relaxed, fun to be with, and very helpful. I highly recommend her!
Meg A. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - November 2021
Thank you again for making my holiday so interesting.
Eileen B. - October 2019
Annette is a terrific teacher and talented artist. HIghly recommend taking a class with her!!!!!!
Jack D. - May 2022
Thank you for stretching us, Annette. A completely new style (Faux Stained Glass) for me. What a wonderful day.
Jacky I. - April 2019
Thank you very much for this great weekend. I’ve learned a lot and it was fun!
Laure M. - October 2025
Doe E. - October 2022
I just thought I would write to tell you how much I enjoyed that wonderful few days with Ian in Montpellier. I need hardly tell you that I have been on many art courses and holidays, and I have no hesitation in saying that that was clearly one of the most enjoyable. Let me pay particular tribute to the way in which you quietly and discreetly organised everything. I don’t remember any single thing going wrong. You may well be a born artist: you’re certainly a born manager.
Brian S. - September 2022
Have just finished a workshop tour with the amazingly patient, creative and inspiring Annette Morris – couldn’t have asked ffor a better teacher. Annette was so encouraging & gave generously of her time, ideas & those ‘secret’ sketching spots that were so varied & inspiring. Fab holiday!
Ann C. - June 2023
Annette is an ideal teacher for both beginners, and experienced sketchers and water-colourists. She’s patient, encouraging and suggests new techniques to try. She helps you discover your own style which is so refreshing ! I learnt so much and had so much fun. Thank you Annette for a brilliant sketching holiday and for sharing your love of Languedoc with us. I will be back next year all the way from Sydney Australia.
Catherine S. - June 2023
Thanks for a lovely couple of days sketching. I really appreciated exploring different styles with you, it’s helped to open my eyes to other ways of sketching and rejuvenated my delight.
Thanks also for the care and consideration you put into planning our adventures, we greatly appreciate the effort and had a great time.
Anne S. - April 2019
We spend 2 wonderful days urban sketching in Montpellier ( a week ago) with Annette and a small crew of like minded artists. I don’t know any one more passionate about what they do than Annette. She inspires and will give you confidence, with a good measure of guidance to start or build on your art journey.
On that note, Urban sketching is a way to introduce you to new places, discover new foods and make new friends. And unbeknown to you, you will inadvertently discover that you bring happiness to those around you. People will peer at your work and make comments (sometimes) , others will want to take a photo of you sketching .. and I think you become an inspiration to others who would like to do the same.
So do yourself a favour .. get off the merry go round and indulge in the pleasure of Urban sketching …



David C. - November 2023
My wife Heather started zoom sketching classes with Annette Morris of Sketch Languedoc during the lockdowns in the UK. She was thrilled with how quickly Annette’s teaching yielded results. However, nothing is as much fun as being outside in the fresh air in a beautiful Covid safe setting. If you are in the area, don’t miss her brilliant workshops or sign up for her Zoom classes online.
David C. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - July 2021
Nous avons passé un week-end formidable avec Annette à Bizes Minervois les 17 et 18 octobre : Annette nous a guidées avec fermeté et une grande gentillesse pour des exercices très variés et nous a fait découvrir des techniques nouvelles. merci beaucoup Annettte et à la prochaine fois !
Françoise G. - November 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Any! You don't need any previous drawing experience to join and enjoy these workshops. Each workshop is step-by-step. If you already have sketching and painting experience, there will be plenty to help you progress your skills further, and rapidly expand your personal 'sketching toolbox'!
Not many! Recommended 'go to' items are listed in the workshop description and as long as you have a sketchbook and something to draw with, you'll be able to get started!
The online workshops are self-paced classes and once purchased, access to all lessons will be yours indefinitely!
For all queries about courses, travel tips for France or sketching materials, send an mail to annette@sketchingfrance.com
DIARY
Watercolour Sketching Weekend – Montpellier 2026
Springtime in Paris Travel Sketching Weekend
Colours of the Mediterranean Sketching Workshops
A Week in Provence: Sketching Holiday 2027
Medieval Carcassonne – September 2027
Watercolour Sketching Weekend – Montpellier 2027
Online Workshops | Sketching Holidays | Gift Vouchers | Contact
Day 1 of our workshops with Ian Fennelly in Sète 🌟 Ian had prepared a black-and-white pre-sketch of the scene and took the group through a series of steps, explaining at every stage how to transform a complex jumble of lines, shapes and textures into an impressive and colorful sketch ! A full and fun way to spend a Monday and a group of very happy sketchers ! 😎🧑🎨
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Inspirational artist and teacher Ian Fennelly is sketching in France this week in stunning Sète - the Venice of Languedoc! There will be a different workshop and subject every day - stay tuned for more photos !
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Fun with greens in the Zoom workshop today !! #3 in the Paris Visite! Series 🇫🇷✍️. sketch online with @annettemorris.art Tuesdays at 2pm Paris time or on location in the south of France 😍 upcoming dates include the Mediterranean coast and the lavender fields of Provence 😎.More details online at https://sketchingfrance.com 👀
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Sketch with inspirational artist & teacher Ian Fennelly in Sète, south of France ! There is now ONE PLACE AVAILABLE for the week of workshops 7-11 September. Ian will be sharing his sketching tips and techniques whilst exploring the Venice of Languedoc ⚓
See http://sketchingfrance.com/ianfennelly2026 for more details !
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A not 100% finished page from the Zoom workshop this afternoon - Parisian Pastries 😋 There’s something about Paris that makes even the simplest things a bit more magical to sketch 😍 The recording is now on the website for those who missed it. Next week ... Sensational Structures !! 🤩 Register for a workshop with Annette online https://sketchingfrance.com/links
Sketching in Paris - always a good idea ! 😍 Join a weekend workshop to sketch the city of light with bilingual guide, urban sketcher and watercolour artist @annettemorris.art 29 May - 1 June - TWO PLACES NOW AVAILABLE !! 💙🤍❤️https://sketchingfrance.com/paris
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